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CITY · 2010 ACS

Watson

Louisiana · 1,047 residents · 0.959 sq mi
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Watson is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $78,750. Population has fallen 26% since 2011, a loss of 376 residents. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $158,100. Poverty is rare here, at 3.4% of residents. Households here earn about 81% more than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,047
−26%vs 2011
vs 1,423 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
1,092 / sq mi
−26%vs 2011
vs 1,484 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
38.8
+14%vs 2011
vs 34.1 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
6488811K1K2K201020202024Watson
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$78,750
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $95,588 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,856
−6%vs 2011
vs $28,448 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
53.9%
+0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 53.2% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.4%
−0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.5% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.347
+5%vs 2011
vs 0.332 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information14%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade13.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing11.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade8.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services6.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$158,100
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $183,300 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
65.4%
−34.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
10.5% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
9.3%
+1.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.2% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Afford Score
2.0
+5%vs 2011
vs 1.9 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic99.4%(1,414)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score1.6%(22)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(1,009)
Black1.3%(14)
Hispanic / Latino1%(10)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score6.2%(65)
Diversity Score
6
+292%vs 2011
vs 2 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.7%
−6.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 24.3% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.8%
−2.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 93.8% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.9%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 6.9% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.4 min
−17%vs 2011
vs 35.3 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
94.1%
−3.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 97.8% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.3%
+3.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.0% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.6%
+0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.2% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
23.3%
+3.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 19.5% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
32.7%
+0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 31.9% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.5%
−1.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 52.7% in 2011
Female
48.5%
+1.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 47.3% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.5%
+3.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.5% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Watson, Louisiana?

Watson, Louisiana has about 1,047 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Watson, Louisiana?

The typical household in Watson, Louisiana earns about $78,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Watson, Louisiana expensive?

In Watson, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $158,100.

How educated are people in Watson, Louisiana?

About 17.7% of adults age 25 and over in Watson, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Watson, Louisiana?

About 3.4% of people in Watson, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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